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" 'Tis the Seasonings" at the Museum of Culpeper History
Enjoy a festive afternoon at the Museum of Culpeper History! For one ticket price, guests will be treated to an afternoon filled with hands-on activities, including making a large French bow, making ornaments, and making your own recipe booklets. There will also be hourly demonstrations on "How to Decorate on a Shilling", and then an hourly raffle of the items made during each demonstration. Father Christmas will be here to regale you with Christmas traditions, and his elves will hand out candy canes. Enjoy a Colonial High Tea with an assortment of hot mulled wines, hot cider and cool punches. The Burgandine House will be set as a period tavern, with re-enactors demonstrating an assortment of Colonial activities. Enjoy samples of savory stew and hot breads while talking with the tavern wench!
Advanced tickets are $12 for museum members; $15 for general public; $10 for students 6-18; and free for children 0-6, w/parents. Day of event tickets will be $3 more per ticket. Tickets are available at Reflections Hallmark, Raven's Nest, and the Museum. For more information, contact the Museum at 540-829-1749. |
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| It's the perfect time of year to visit Culpeper, Virginia. The days are clear and crisp, and nights are perfect to sit around a fire with friends and some wine! The holiday festivities are everywhere, and the historic Downtown is aglow with festive holiday decorations! Here's just a small taste of the fun in store. Visitculpeperva.com for a complete listing or Like us on Facebook for frequent updates! |
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 Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House
November 21, 2010 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for Downtown Culpeper's Holiday season kick-off! Merchants will have their shoppes decked out for the season. If you're searching for the ultimate in unique gifts, they can surely be found in Historic Downtown Culpeper. Stop by and enjoy in-store specials, trolley rides, live holiday music, children's story time, Museum of Culpeper History open house, and of course a visit from Santa Claus himself. Stop by the Depot to bid on your favorite wreath or tree during Windmore's Festival of Trees. Stay for the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree at 5:30 pm! For more information, visit www.culpeperdowntown.com.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25, 2010
Don't feel like cooking the Thanksgiving feast this year? Several Culpeper restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day to serve you and your family a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Download the complete listing for details on participating restaurants. |
December 4, 2010 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
South East Street residents are hosting an Historic Tour of homes in Culpeper on Saturday, December 4 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain, snow or shine. In celebration of the South East Street neighborhood obtaining National Historical and Virginia Landmark designations, 11 houses will be open for the tour. Various architectural styles will be shown originating from the early 1800's to the beginning of the 20th century. The tour also will include the Museum of Culpeper History and the Burgandine House (reputed to be the oldest dwelling in Culpeper). Tickets: $15 in advance - $20 the day of. Advance tickets on sale at: The Cameleer, 125 East Davis Street; The Museum of Culpeper History, 803 South Main Street; Pepperberries, 102 North Main Street; Reflections Hallmark, Dominion Shopping Center; StellarOne Bank, 102 South Main Street; The Visitors Center at the Depot, 109 South Commerce Street. Visit www.homestour.org for details. |
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 Windmore Festival of Trees
December 4, 2010 - 7:00pm
Get your tickets for this anticipated fundraiser for the Windmore Foundation for the Arts! The Depot displays the festively decorated wreaths and trees, donated by talented local artists, individuals and businesses from November 25 - December 4. They are available for purchase through a silent auction during this period, and a final live auction at the Gala Finale on December 4th. You'll enjoy good food and music, and the final bidding on these beautiful wreaths and trees. A glass of sparkling wine or cider - "Sparklers" - could win you a genuine diamond from Petersen Jewelers. Tickets for the Festival Gala are $10 and available at the following locations: Green Nest, Petersen Jewelers, Village Frameworks & Gallery, and the Visitor Center at the Depot. Come enjoy this festive evening and support the Arts in Culpeper! For more information, visit www.windmorefoundation.org. |
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Holiday Winery Events
Several Culpeper area wineries are celebrating the holidays with the POP! of a cork and introducing new vintages, new gifts and offering special holiday deals!!
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